1799 The Seasons WITH EXQUISITE FORE - EDGE PAINTING Binding THOMSON Antique Book
Item History & Price
Key feature: The fore-edge painting is a remarkable exampleAbout the book: For sale is a beautiful finely-bound example of 'The Seasons', complete with a stunning fore-edge painting.Fore-edge paintings are notoriously rare - look at the book and you see gilded edges but fans the pages and a hidden panting appears.Many lack detail or definition, but this is rather bright and well-conceived.The painting appears to show a frozen river scene.
Best offers considered.
Condition report: ...;
In Good Antique Condition
See photos for accurate description.Covers are quite bright, with general scuffing and wear as expected but gilding niceSome light wear throughout but a good bookPainting is rather bright.
Please note that I am happy to post worldwide but please contact me for a price first!
Best offers considered.
Condition report: ...;
In Good Antique Condition
See photos for accurate description.Covers are quite bright, with general scuffing and wear as expected but gilding niceSome light wear throughout but a good bookPainting is rather bright.
Please note that I am happy to post worldwide but please contact me for a price first!
